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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.87, 858.15 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.87, 858.15 and 356.33 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.87 : 858.15 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.87/858.15 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.87x = 858.15 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.87x = 305,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,780.30/621.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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