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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.26, 854.62 and 357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.26, 854.62 and 357.29 is: 493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.26 : 854.62 = 357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.26/854.62 = 357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.26x = 854.62 × 357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.26x = 305,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,348.42/619.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.09

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