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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.60, 855.09 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.60, 855.09 and 354.12 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.60 : 855.09 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.60/855.09 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.60x = 855.09 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.60x = 302,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,804.47/619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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