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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.11, 854.08 and 419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.11, 854.08 and 419.68 is: 578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.11 : 854.08 = 419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.11/854.08 = 419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.11x = 854.08 × 419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.11x = 358,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,440.31/619.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.96

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