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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 856.98 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 856.98 and 359.03 is: 495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 856.98 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/856.98 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 856.98 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 307,683.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,683.67/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.46

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