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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.07, 854.31 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.07, 854.31 and 357.08 is: 492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.07 : 854.31 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.07/854.31 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.07x = 854.31 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.07x = 305,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,055.23/619.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.77

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