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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.02, 854.15 and 357.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.02, 854.15 and 357.05 is: 492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.02 : 854.15 = 357.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.02/854.15 = 357.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.02x = 854.15 × 357.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.02x = 304,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,974.61/619.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.67

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