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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.48, 854.76 and 412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.48, 854.76 and 412.44 is: 569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.48 : 854.76 = 412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.48/854.76 = 412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.48x = 854.76 × 412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.48x = 352,537.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,537.21/619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.09

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