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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 857.98 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 857.98 and 359.88 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 857.98 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/857.98 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 857.98 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 308,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,769.84/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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