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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 859.18 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 859.18 and 360.62 is: 497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 859.18 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/859.18 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 859.18 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 309,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,837.49/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.71

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