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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.05, 854.28 and 349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.05, 854.28 and 349.85 is: 482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.05 : 854.28 = 349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.05/854.28 = 349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.05x = 854.28 × 349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.05x = 298,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,865.78/619.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.78

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