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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.45, 856.11 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.45, 856.11 and 358.41 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.45 : 856.11 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.45/856.11 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.45x = 856.11 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.45x = 306,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,838.39/620.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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