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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.06, 854.40 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.06, 854.40 and 422.62 is: 583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.06 : 854.40 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.06/854.40 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.06x = 854.40 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.06x = 361,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,086.53/619.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.28

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