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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.21, 854.49 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.21, 854.49 and 357.31 is: 493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.21 : 854.49 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.21/854.49 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.21x = 854.49 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.21x = 305,317.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,317.82/619.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.08

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