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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.62, 857.81 and 359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.62, 857.81 and 359.63 is: 496.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.62 : 857.81 = 359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.62/857.81 = 359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.62x = 857.81 × 359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.62x = 308,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,488.12/621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.27

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