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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.06, 856.98 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.06, 856.98 and 359.07 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.06 : 856.98 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.06/856.98 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.06x = 856.98 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.06x = 307,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,715.81/621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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