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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.82, 855.69 and 423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.82, 855.69 and 423.62 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.82 : 855.69 = 423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.82/855.69 = 423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.82x = 855.69 × 423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.82x = 362,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,487.40/619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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