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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.35, 858.88 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.35, 858.88 and 356.81 is: 492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.35 : 858.88 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.35/858.88 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.35x = 858.88 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.35x = 306,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,456.97/622.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.42

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