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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.04, 849.42 and 419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.04, 849.42 and 419.08 is: 578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.04 : 849.42 = 419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.04/849.42 = 419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.04x = 849.42 × 419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.04x = 355,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,974.93/615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.78

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