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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 854.80 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 854.80 and 357.48 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 854.80 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/854.80 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 854.80 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 305,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,573.01/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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