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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.59, 854.13 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.59, 854.13 and 442.44 is: 609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.59 : 854.13 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.59/854.13 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.59x = 854.13 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.59x = 377,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,901.28/619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.92

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