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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.34, 854.22 and 433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.34, 854.22 and 433.16 is: 597.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.34 : 854.22 = 433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.34/854.22 = 433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.34x = 854.22 × 433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.34x = 370,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,013.94/619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.43

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