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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.06, 853.66 and 432.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.06, 853.66 and 432.49 is: 596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.06 : 853.66 = 432.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.06/853.66 = 432.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.06x = 853.66 × 432.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.06x = 369,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,196.99/619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.38

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