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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 854.73 and 423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 854.73 and 423.42 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 854.73 = 423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/854.73 = 423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 854.73 × 423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 361,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,909.78/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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