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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.49, 858.84 and 360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.49, 858.84 and 360.41 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.49 : 858.84 = 360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.49/858.84 = 360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.49x = 858.84 × 360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.49x = 309,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,534.52/622.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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