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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 855.24 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 855.24 and 443.12 is: 611.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 855.24 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/855.24 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 855.24 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 378,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,973.95/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.49

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