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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 858.02 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 858.02 and 359.73 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 858.02 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/858.02 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 858.02 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 308,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,653.74/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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