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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.58, 857.82 and 359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.58, 857.82 and 359.59 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.58 : 857.82 = 359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.58/857.82 = 359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.58x = 857.82 × 359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.58x = 308,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,463.49/621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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