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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.48, 855.01 and 353.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.48, 855.01 and 353.91 is: 488.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.48 : 855.01 = 353.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.48/855.01 = 353.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.48x = 855.01 × 353.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.48x = 302,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,593.36/619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.46

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