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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.28, 858.79 and 360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.28, 858.79 and 360.31 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.28 : 858.79 = 360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.28/858.79 = 360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.28x = 858.79 × 360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.28x = 309,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,430.62/622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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