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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.91, 858.25 and 356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.91, 858.25 and 356.37 is: 491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.91 : 858.25 = 356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.91/858.25 = 356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.91x = 858.25 × 356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.91x = 305,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,851.33/621.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.79

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