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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 854.78 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 854.78 and 357.46 is: 493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 854.78 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/854.78 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 854.78 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 305,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,549.66/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.20

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