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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.56, 856.38 and 354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.56, 856.38 and 354.99 is: 489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.56 : 856.38 = 354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.56/856.38 = 354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.56x = 856.38 × 354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.56x = 304,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,006.34/620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.89

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