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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 856.14 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 856.14 and 358.32 is: 494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 856.14 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/856.14 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 856.14 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 306,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,772.08/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.47

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