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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.64, 854.90 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.64, 854.90 and 357.60 is: 493.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.64 : 854.90 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.64/854.90 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.64x = 854.90 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.64x = 305,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,712.24/619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.37

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