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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.58, 856.44 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.58, 856.44 and 358.59 is: 494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.58 : 856.44 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.58/856.44 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.58x = 856.44 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.58x = 307,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,110.82/620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.88

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