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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.32, 855.98 and 358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.32, 855.98 and 358.42 is: 494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.32 : 855.98 = 358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.32/855.98 = 358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.32x = 855.98 × 358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.32x = 306,800.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,800.35/620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.58

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