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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.50, 857.46 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.50, 857.46 and 359.42 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.50 : 857.46 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.50/857.46 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.50x = 857.46 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.50x = 308,188.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,188.27/621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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