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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 854.92 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 854.92 and 357.44 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 854.92 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/854.92 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 854.92 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 305,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,582.60/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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