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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.09, 854.45 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.09, 854.45 and 357.19 is: 492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.09 : 854.45 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.09/854.45 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.09x = 854.45 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.09x = 305,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,199.21/619.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.98

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