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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 857.71 and 359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 857.71 and 359.66 is: 496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 857.71 = 359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/857.71 = 359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 857.71 × 359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 308,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,483.98/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.23

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