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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.27, 858.77 and 353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.27, 858.77 and 353.10 is: 487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.27 : 858.77 = 353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.27/858.77 = 353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.27x = 858.77 × 353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.27x = 303,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,231.69/622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.30

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