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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.03, 854.27 and 357.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.03, 854.27 and 357.05 is: 492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.03 : 854.27 = 357.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.03/854.27 = 357.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.03x = 854.27 × 357.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.03x = 305,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,018.79/619.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.74

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