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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.03, 854.31 and 427.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.03, 854.31 and 427.67 is: 590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.03 : 854.31 = 427.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.03/854.31 = 427.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.03x = 854.31 × 427.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.03x = 365,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,362.76/619.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.22

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