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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619, 854.86 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619, 854.86 and 435.96 is: 602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619 : 854.86 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619/854.86 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619x = 854.86 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619x = 372,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,684.77/619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.08

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