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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 853.44 and 439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 853.44 and 439.78 is: 606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 853.44 = 439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/853.44 = 439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 853.44 × 439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 375,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,325.84/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.18

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