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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 858.18 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 858.18 and 359.98 is: 496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 858.18 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/858.18 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 858.18 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 308,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,927.64/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.67

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