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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 858.51 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 858.51 and 360.11 is: 496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 858.51 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/858.51 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 858.51 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 309,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,153.74/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.97

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