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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.37, 858.81 and 356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.37, 858.81 and 356.79 is: 492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.37 : 858.81 = 356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.37/858.81 = 356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.37x = 858.81 × 356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.37x = 306,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,414.82/622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.34

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