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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.59, 854.82 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.59, 854.82 and 353.84 is: 488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.59 : 854.82 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.59/854.82 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.59x = 854.82 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.59x = 302,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,468.81/619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.17

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