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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.81, 856.66 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.81, 856.66 and 355.32 is: 490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.81 : 856.66 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.81/856.66 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.81x = 856.66 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.81x = 304,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,388.43/620.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.31

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