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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.55, 854.85 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.55, 854.85 and 423.12 is: 583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.55 : 854.85 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.55/854.85 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.55x = 854.85 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.55x = 361,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,704.13/619.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.82

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