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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.52, 854.95 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.52, 854.95 and 354.02 is: 488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.52 : 854.95 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.52/854.95 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.52x = 854.95 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.52x = 302,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,665.49/619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.55

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