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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 854.81 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 854.81 and 383.51 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 854.81 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/854.81 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 854.81 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 327,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,823.91/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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