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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.60, 856.38 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.60, 856.38 and 351.41 is: 484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.60 : 856.38 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.60/856.38 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.60x = 856.38 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.60x = 300,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,936.21/620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.92

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