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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.59, 856.36 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.59, 856.36 and 358.56 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.59 : 856.36 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.59/856.36 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.59x = 856.36 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.59x = 307,056.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,056.44/620.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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