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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 853.19 and 419.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 853.19 and 419.33 is: 578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 853.19 = 419.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/853.19 = 419.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 853.19 × 419.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 357,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,761.80/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.45

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