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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.44, 856.03 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.44, 856.03 and 354.88 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.44 : 856.03 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.44/856.03 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.44x = 856.03 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.44x = 303,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,787.93/620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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