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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.61, 856.38 and 358.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.61, 856.38 and 358.57 is: 494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.61 : 856.38 = 358.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.61/856.38 = 358.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.61x = 856.38 × 358.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.61x = 307,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,072.18/620.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.79

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