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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 855.09 and 409.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 855.09 and 409.71 is: 565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 855.09 = 409.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/855.09 = 409.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 855.09 × 409.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 350,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,338.92/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.57

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