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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 856.87 and 358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 856.87 and 358.99 is: 495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 856.87 = 358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/856.87 = 358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 856.87 × 358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 307,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,609.28/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.38

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