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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.43, 857.52 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.43, 857.52 and 359.46 is: 496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.43 : 857.52 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.43/857.52 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.43x = 857.52 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.43x = 308,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,244.14/621.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.03

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