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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.72, 855.33 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.72, 855.33 and 354.18 is: 488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.72 : 855.33 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.72/855.33 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.72x = 855.33 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.72x = 302,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,934.73/619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.83

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