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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.90, 857.01 and 359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.90, 857.01 and 359.09 is: 495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.90 : 857.01 = 359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.90/857.01 = 359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.90x = 857.01 × 359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.90x = 307,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,739.44/620.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.64

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