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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.47, 854.87 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.47, 854.87 and 357.48 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.47 : 854.87 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.47/854.87 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.47x = 854.87 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.47x = 305,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,598.93/619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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