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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.13, 858.57 and 360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.13, 858.57 and 360.23 is: 497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.13 : 858.57 = 360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.13/858.57 = 360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.13x = 858.57 × 360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.13x = 309,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,277.03/622.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.13

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