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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.52, 856.47 and 358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.52, 856.47 and 358.69 is: 495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.52 : 856.47 = 358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.52/856.47 = 358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.52x = 856.47 × 358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.52x = 307,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,201.15/620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.07

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