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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.86, 856.84 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.86, 856.84 and 358.88 is: 495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.86 : 856.84 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.86/856.84 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.86x = 856.84 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.86x = 307,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,502.74/620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.29

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