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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.99, 856.81 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.99, 856.81 and 351.81 is: 485.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.99 : 856.81 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.99/856.81 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.99x = 856.81 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.99x = 301,434.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,434.77/620.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.41

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