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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 858.42 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 858.42 and 356.52 is: 491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 858.42 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/858.42 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 858.42 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 306,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,043.90/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.97

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