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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.51, 854.67 and 409.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.51, 854.67 and 409.79 is: 565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.51 : 854.67 = 409.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.51/854.67 = 409.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.51x = 854.67 × 409.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.51x = 350,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,228.90/619.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.33

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