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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.81, 856.77 and 355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.81, 856.77 and 355.22 is: 490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.81 : 856.77 = 355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.81/856.77 = 355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.81x = 856.77 × 355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.81x = 304,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,341.84/620.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.23

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