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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.68, 856.56 and 358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.68, 856.56 and 358.66 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.68 : 856.56 = 358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.68/856.56 = 358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.68x = 856.56 × 358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.68x = 307,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,213.81/620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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