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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.31, 854.66 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.31, 854.66 and 357.41 is: 493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.31 : 854.66 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.31/854.66 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.31x = 854.66 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.31x = 305,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,467.06/619.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.24

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