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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.02, 849.73 and 419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.02, 849.73 and 419.62 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.02 : 849.73 = 419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.02/849.73 = 419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.02x = 849.73 × 419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.02x = 356,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,563.70/616.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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