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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.71, 855.12 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.71, 855.12 and 354.12 is: 488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.71 : 855.12 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.71/855.12 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.71x = 855.12 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.71x = 302,815.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,815.09/619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.64

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