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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.07, 858.45 and 360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.07, 858.45 and 360.10 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.07 : 858.45 = 360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.07/858.45 = 360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.07x = 858.45 × 360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.07x = 309,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,121.75/622.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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