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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.90, 855.08 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.90, 855.08 and 472.48 is: 651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.90 : 855.08 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.90/855.08 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.90x = 855.08 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.90x = 404,008.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,008.20/619.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.73

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