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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.89, 854.55 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.89, 854.55 and 472.26 is: 651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.89 : 854.55 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.89/854.55 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.89x = 854.55 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.89x = 403,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,572.99/619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.04

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