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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.93, 856.83 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.93, 856.83 and 358.96 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.93 : 856.83 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.93/856.83 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.93x = 856.83 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.93x = 307,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,567.70/620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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