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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.95, 857.03 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.95, 857.03 and 358.97 is: 495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.95 : 857.03 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.95/857.03 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.95x = 857.03 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.95x = 307,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,648.06/620.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.45

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