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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 858.12 and 359.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 858.12 and 359.78 is: 496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 858.12 = 359.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/858.12 = 359.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 858.12 × 359.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 308,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,734.41/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.61

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