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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.46, 857.28 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.46, 857.28 and 359.38 is: 495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.46 : 857.28 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.46/857.28 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.46x = 857.28 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.46x = 308,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,089.29/621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.75

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