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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.04, 858.50 and 360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.04, 858.50 and 360.08 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.04 : 858.50 = 360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.04/858.50 = 360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.04x = 858.50 × 360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.04x = 309,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,128.68/622.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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