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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.65, 856.33 and 358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.65, 856.33 and 358.66 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.65 : 856.33 = 358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.65/856.33 = 358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.65x = 856.33 × 358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.65x = 307,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,131.32/620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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