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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.97, 856.93 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.97, 856.93 and 355.46 is: 490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.97 : 856.93 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.97/856.93 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.97x = 856.93 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.97x = 304,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,599.83/620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.53

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