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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 854.72 and 353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 854.72 and 353.83 is: 488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 854.72 = 353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/854.72 = 353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 854.72 × 353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 302,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,425.58/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.27

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