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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.92, 856.90 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.92, 856.90 and 358.96 is: 495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.92 : 856.90 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.92/856.90 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.92x = 856.90 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.92x = 307,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,592.82/620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.38

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