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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 858.59 and 360.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 858.59 and 360.17 is: 497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 858.59 = 360.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/858.59 = 360.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 858.59 × 360.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 309,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,238.36/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.06

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