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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 856.62 and 358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 856.62 and 358.78 is: 495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 856.62 = 358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/856.62 = 358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 856.62 × 358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 307,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,338.12/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.05

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