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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 856.43 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 856.43 and 355.11 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 856.43 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/856.43 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 856.43 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 304,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,125.08/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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