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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.96, 854.84 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.96, 854.84 and 423.12 is: 583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.96 : 854.84 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.96/854.84 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.96x = 854.84 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.96x = 361,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,699.90/619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.42

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