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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.16, 849.14 and 419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.16, 849.14 and 419.68 is: 579.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.16 : 849.14 = 419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.16/849.14 = 419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.16x = 849.14 × 419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.16x = 356,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,367.08/615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.31

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