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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.65, 854.86 and 383.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.65, 854.86 and 383.43 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.65 : 854.86 = 383.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.65/854.86 = 383.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.65x = 854.86 × 383.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.65x = 327,778.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,778.97/619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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