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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.46, 858.93 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.46, 858.93 and 360.48 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.46 : 858.93 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.46/858.93 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.46x = 858.93 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.46x = 309,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,622.72/622.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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