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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.88, 855.02 and 472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.88, 855.02 and 472.18 is: 651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 855.02 = 472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/855.02 = 472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 855.02 × 472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 403,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,723.34/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.29

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