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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.23, 854.56 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.23, 854.56 and 383.31 is: 528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.23 : 854.56 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.23/854.56 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.23x = 854.56 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.23x = 327,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,564.86/619.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.99

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