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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.45, 858.94 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.45, 858.94 and 356.92 is: 492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.45 : 858.94 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.45/858.94 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.45x = 858.94 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.45x = 306,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,569.83/622.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.52

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