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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.48, 856.10 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.48, 856.10 and 358.48 is: 494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.48 : 856.10 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.48/856.10 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.48x = 856.10 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.48x = 306,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,894.73/620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.61

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