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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.06, 858.45 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.06, 858.45 and 356.49 is: 491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.06 : 858.45 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.06/858.45 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.06x = 858.45 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.06x = 306,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,028.84/622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.96

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