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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 855 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 855 and 433.32 is: 597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 855 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/855 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 855 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 370,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,488.60/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.93

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