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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.42, 853.34 and 509.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.42, 853.34 and 509.53 is: 701.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.42 : 853.34 = 509.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.42/853.34 = 509.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.42x = 853.34 × 509.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.42x = 434,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,802.33/619.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.95

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