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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.44, 859.14 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.44, 859.14 and 360.56 is: 497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.44 : 859.14 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.44/859.14 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.44x = 859.14 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.44x = 309,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,771.52/622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.67

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