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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.71, 854.91 and 357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.71, 854.91 and 357.58 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.71 : 854.91 = 357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.71/854.91 = 357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.71x = 854.91 × 357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.71x = 305,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,698.72/619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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