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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.11, 858.64 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.11, 858.64 and 356.59 is: 492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.11 : 858.64 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.11/858.64 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.11x = 858.64 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.11x = 306,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,183.29/622.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.17

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