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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.93, 855.69 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.93, 855.69 and 423.44 is: 584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.93 : 855.69 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.93/855.69 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.93x = 855.69 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.93x = 362,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,327.51/619.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.47

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