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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.82, 855.17 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.82, 855.17 and 354.25 is: 488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.82 : 855.17 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.82/855.17 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.82x = 855.17 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.82x = 302,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,942.20/619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.76

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