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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.57, 854.85 and 423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.57, 854.85 and 423.15 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.57 : 854.85 = 423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.57/854.85 = 423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.57x = 854.85 × 423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.57x = 361,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,729.78/619.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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