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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.67, 858 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.67, 858 and 356.12 is: 491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.67 : 858 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.67/858 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.67x = 858 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.67x = 305,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,550.96/621.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.50

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