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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.87, 858.13 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.87, 858.13 and 359.90 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.87 : 858.13 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.87/858.13 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.87x = 858.13 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.87x = 308,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,839.19/621.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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