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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.57, 859.11 and 360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.57, 859.11 and 360.67 is: 497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.57 : 859.11 = 360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.57/859.11 = 360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.57x = 859.11 × 360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.57x = 309,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,850.91/622.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.70

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