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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.92, 854.94 and 472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.92, 854.94 and 472.20 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.92 : 854.94 = 472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.92/854.94 = 472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.92x = 854.94 × 472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.92x = 403,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,702.67/619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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