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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 854.25 and 386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 854.25 and 386.42 is: 532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 854.25 = 386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/854.25 = 386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 854.25 × 386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 330,099.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,099.29/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.68

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