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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.54, 856.62 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.54, 856.62 and 358.50 is: 494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.54 : 856.62 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.54/856.62 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.54x = 856.62 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.54x = 307,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,098.27/620.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.89

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