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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 856.44 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 856.44 and 358.74 is: 495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 856.44 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/856.44 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 856.44 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 307,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,239.29/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.18

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