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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 854.48 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 854.48 and 357.27 is: 493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 854.48 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/854.48 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 854.48 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 305,280.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,280.07/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.05

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