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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.31, 856.07 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.31, 856.07 and 358.35 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.31 : 856.07 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.31/856.07 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.31x = 856.07 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.31x = 306,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,772.68/620.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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