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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.63, 855.35 and 409.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.63, 855.35 and 409.91 is: 565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.63 : 855.35 = 409.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.63/855.35 = 409.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.63x = 855.35 × 409.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.63x = 350,613.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,613.27/619.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.85

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