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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.29, 858.56 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.29, 858.56 and 360.12 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.29 : 858.56 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.29/858.56 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.29x = 858.56 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.29x = 309,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,182.83/622.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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