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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 855.21 and 442.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 855.21 and 442.85 is: 610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 855.21 = 442.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/855.21 = 442.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 855.21 × 442.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 378,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,729.75/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.98

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