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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.16, 854.51 and 357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.16, 854.51 and 357.17 is: 492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.16 : 854.51 = 357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.16/854.51 = 357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.16x = 854.51 × 357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.16x = 305,199.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,199.28/619.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.93

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