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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.99, 855.36 and 495.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.99, 855.36 and 495.94 is: 684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.99 : 855.36 = 495.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.99/855.36 = 495.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.99x = 855.36 × 495.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.99x = 424,207.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,207.24/619.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.22

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