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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.07, 854.43 and 422.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.07, 854.43 and 422.51 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.07 : 854.43 = 422.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.07/854.43 = 422.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.07x = 854.43 × 422.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.07x = 361,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,005.22/619.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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