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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 858 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 858 and 359.68 is: 496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 858 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/858 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 858 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 308,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,605.44/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.41

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