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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.61, 849.68 and 419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.61, 849.68 and 419.18 is: 578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.61 : 849.68 = 419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.61/849.68 = 419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.61x = 849.68 × 419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.61x = 356,172.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,172.03/615.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.57

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