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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 855.36 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 855.36 and 423.44 is: 584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 855.36 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/855.36 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 855.36 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 362,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,193.64/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.41

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