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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.11, 854.46 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.11, 854.46 and 357.12 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.11 : 854.46 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.11/854.46 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.11x = 854.46 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.11x = 305,144.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,144.76/619.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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