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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.48, 857.66 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.48, 857.66 and 359.49 is: 496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.48 : 857.66 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.48/857.66 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.48x = 857.66 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.48x = 308,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,318.40/621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.10

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