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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.27, 858.89 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.27, 858.89 and 360.43 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.27 : 858.89 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.27/858.89 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.27x = 858.89 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.27x = 309,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,571.28/622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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