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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.49, 857.73 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.49, 857.73 and 359.51 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.49 : 857.73 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.49/857.73 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.49x = 857.73 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.49x = 308,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,362.51/621.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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