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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.89, 855.97 and 452.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.89, 855.97 and 452.79 is: 625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.89 : 855.97 = 452.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.89/855.97 = 452.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.89x = 855.97 × 452.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.89x = 387,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,570.82/619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.23

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