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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.16, 854.46 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.16, 854.46 and 357.26 is: 493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.16 : 854.46 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.16/854.46 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.16x = 854.46 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.16x = 305,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,264.38/619.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.03

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