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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.42, 858.90 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.42, 858.90 and 356.91 is: 492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.42 : 858.90 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.42/858.90 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.42x = 858.90 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.42x = 306,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,550.00/622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.51

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