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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.30, 854.94 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.30, 854.94 and 423.84 is: 585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.30 : 854.94 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.30/854.94 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.30x = 854.94 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.30x = 362,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,357.77/619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.11

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