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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.89, 855.81 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.89, 855.81 and 433.32 is: 598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.89 : 855.81 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.89/855.81 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.89x = 855.81 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.89x = 370,839.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,839.59/619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.23

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