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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 857.22 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 857.22 and 351.99 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 857.22 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/857.22 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 857.22 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 301,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,731.11/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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