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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.47, 858.97 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.47, 858.97 and 360.44 is: 497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.47 : 858.97 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.47/858.97 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.47x = 858.97 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.47x = 309,607.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,607.15/622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.38

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