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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.91, 856.88 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.91, 856.88 and 358.94 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.91 : 856.88 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.91/856.88 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.91x = 856.88 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.91x = 307,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,562.43/620.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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