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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.94, 858.32 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.94, 858.32 and 359.97 is: 496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.94 : 858.32 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.94/858.32 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.94x = 858.32 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.94x = 308,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,969.45/621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.78

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