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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 858.32 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 858.32 and 359.94 is: 496.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 858.32 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/858.32 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 858.32 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 308,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,943.70/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.68

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