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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 852.87 and 422.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 852.87 and 422.19 is: 581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 852.87 = 422.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/852.87 = 422.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 852.87 × 422.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 360,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,073.19/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.68

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