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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 858.48 and 360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 858.48 and 360.14 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 858.48 = 360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/858.48 = 360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 858.48 × 360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 309,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,172.99/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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