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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.92, 855.09 and 454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.92, 855.09 and 454.14 is: 626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.92 : 855.09 = 454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.92/855.09 = 454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.92x = 855.09 × 454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.92x = 388,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,330.57/619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.42

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