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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 855 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 855 and 433.44 is: 597.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 855 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/855 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 855 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 370,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,591.20/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.98

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