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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 857.89 and 359.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 857.89 and 359.67 is: 496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 857.89 = 359.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/857.89 = 359.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 857.89 × 359.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 308,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,560.96/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.34

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