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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 858.18 and 359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 858.18 and 359.61 is: 496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 858.18 = 359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/858.18 = 359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 858.18 × 359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 308,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,610.11/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.44

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