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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.83, 857.94 and 359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.83, 857.94 and 359.86 is: 496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.83 : 857.94 = 359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.83/857.94 = 359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.83x = 857.94 × 359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.83x = 308,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,738.29/621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.50

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