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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 858.05 and 359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 858.05 and 359.66 is: 496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 858.05 = 359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/858.05 = 359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 858.05 × 359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 308,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,606.26/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.41

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