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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.79, 855.09 and 433.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.79, 855.09 and 433.49 is: 598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.79 : 855.09 = 433.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.79/855.09 = 433.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.79x = 855.09 × 433.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.79x = 370,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,668.69/619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.06

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