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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 858.09 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 858.09 and 359.79 is: 496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 858.09 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/858.09 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 858.09 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 308,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,735.16/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.54

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