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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.12, 854.43 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.12, 854.43 and 508.28 is: 701.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.12 : 854.43 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.12/854.43 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.12x = 854.43 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.12x = 434,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,289.68/619.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.47

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