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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.85, 856.73 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.85, 856.73 and 355.30 is: 490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.85 : 856.73 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.85/856.73 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.85x = 856.73 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.85x = 304,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,392.25/620.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.28

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