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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 857.70 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 857.70 and 359.43 is: 495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 857.70 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/857.70 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 857.70 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 308,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,283.11/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.95

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