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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.29, 853.98 and 432.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.29, 853.98 and 432.71 is: 596.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.29 : 853.98 = 432.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.29/853.98 = 432.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.29x = 853.98 × 432.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.29x = 369,522.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,522.13/619.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.69

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