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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.98, 855.68 and 472.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.98, 855.68 and 472.34 is: 651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.98 : 855.68 = 472.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.98/855.68 = 472.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.98x = 855.68 × 472.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.98x = 404,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,165.25/619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.90

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