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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.63, 857.85 and 359.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.63, 857.85 and 359.65 is: 496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.63 : 857.85 = 359.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.63/857.85 = 359.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.63x = 857.85 × 359.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.63x = 308,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,525.75/621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.32

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