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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.08, 853.06 and 508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.08, 853.06 and 508.20 is: 700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.08 : 853.06 = 508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.08/853.06 = 508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.08x = 853.06 × 508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.08x = 433,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,525.09/619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.27

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