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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.21, 855.87 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.21, 855.87 and 358.31 is: 494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.21 : 855.87 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.21/855.87 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.21x = 855.87 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.21x = 306,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,666.78/620.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.46

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