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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.03, 858.41 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.03, 858.41 and 356.44 is: 491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.03 : 858.41 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.03/858.41 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.03x = 858.41 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.03x = 305,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,971.66/622.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.89

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