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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 855.42 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 855.42 and 496.26 is: 684.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 855.42 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/855.42 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 855.42 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 424,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,510.73/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.98

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