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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.41, 858.90 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.41, 858.90 and 360.51 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.41 : 858.90 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.41/858.90 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.41x = 858.90 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.41x = 309,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,642.04/622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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