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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.50, 854.70 and 422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.50, 854.70 and 422.66 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.50 : 854.70 = 422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.50/854.70 = 422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.50x = 854.70 × 422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.50x = 361,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,247.50/619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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