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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 854.22 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 854.22 and 600.48 is: 827.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 854.22 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/854.22 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 854.22 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 512,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,942.03/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.83

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