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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.19, 855.63 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.19, 855.63 and 358.29 is: 494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.19 : 855.63 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.19/855.63 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.19x = 855.63 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.19x = 306,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,563.67/620.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.31

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