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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 854.52 and 433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 854.52 and 433.11 is: 597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 854.52 = 433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/854.52 = 433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 854.52 × 433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 370,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,101.16/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.48

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