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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.79, 854.57 and 453.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.79, 854.57 and 453.95 is: 625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.79 : 854.57 = 453.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.79/854.57 = 453.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.79x = 854.57 × 453.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.79x = 387,928.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,928.91/619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.90

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