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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.51, 859.01 and 360.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.51, 859.01 and 360.49 is: 497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.51 : 859.01 = 360.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.51/859.01 = 360.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.51x = 859.01 × 360.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.51x = 309,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,662.71/622.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.44

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