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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.41, 857.62 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.41, 857.62 and 359.43 is: 496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.41 : 857.62 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.41/857.62 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.41x = 857.62 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.41x = 308,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,251.59/621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.05

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