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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.17, 858.62 and 360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.17, 858.62 and 360.19 is: 497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.17 : 858.62 = 360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.17/858.62 = 360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.17x = 858.62 × 360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.17x = 309,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,265.09/622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.07

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