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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.92, 856.02 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.92, 856.02 and 423.99 is: 585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.92 : 856.02 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.92/856.02 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.92x = 856.02 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.92x = 362,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,943.92/619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.47

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