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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 856.42 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 856.42 and 358.70 is: 494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 856.42 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/856.42 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 856.42 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 307,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,197.85/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.91

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