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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.56, 856.47 and 358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.56, 856.47 and 358.73 is: 495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.56 : 856.47 = 358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.56/856.47 = 358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.56x = 856.47 × 358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.56x = 307,236.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,236.53/620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.10

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