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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.63, 856.47 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.63, 856.47 and 358.65 is: 494.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.63 : 856.47 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.63/856.47 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.63x = 856.47 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.63x = 307,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,168.68/620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.93

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