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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.66, 879.24 and 619.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.66, 879.24 and 619.54 is: 858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.66 : 879.24 = 619.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.66/879.24 = 619.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.66x = 879.24 × 619.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.66x = 544,724.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,724.35/634.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.29

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