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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 857.79 and 359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 857.79 and 359.63 is: 496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 857.79 = 359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/857.79 = 359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 857.79 × 359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 308,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,482.73/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.22

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