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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.95, 858.18 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.95, 858.18 and 359.91 is: 496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.95 : 858.18 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.95/858.18 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.95x = 858.18 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.95x = 308,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,867.56/621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.62

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