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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.26, 854.70 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.26, 854.70 and 409.04 is: 564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.26 : 854.70 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.26/854.70 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.26x = 854.70 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.26x = 349,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,606.49/619.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.56

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