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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 856.64 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 856.64 and 355.25 is: 490.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 856.64 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/856.64 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 856.64 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 304,317.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,317.96/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.26

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