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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.52, 915.72 and 619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.52, 915.72 and 619.40 is: 853.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.52 : 915.72 = 619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.52/915.72 = 619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.52x = 915.72 × 619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.52x = 567,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,196.97/664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.54

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