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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 856.30 and 488.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 856.30 and 488.54 is: 675.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 856.30 = 488.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/856.30 = 488.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 856.30 × 488.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 418,336.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,336.80/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.00

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