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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.25, 858.74 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.25, 858.74 and 356.72 is: 492.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.25 : 858.74 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.25/858.74 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.25x = 858.74 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.25x = 306,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,329.73/622.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.29

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