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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.66, 854.83 and 409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.66, 854.83 and 409.78 is: 565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.66 : 854.83 = 409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.66/854.83 = 409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.66x = 854.83 × 409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.66x = 350,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,292.24/619.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.30

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