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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 843.79 and 419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 843.79 and 419.68 is: 579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 843.79 = 419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/843.79 = 419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 843.79 × 419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 354,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,123.76/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.30

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