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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.58, 859.15 and 353.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.58, 859.15 and 353.45 is: 487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.58 : 859.15 = 353.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.58/859.15 = 353.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.58x = 859.15 × 353.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.58x = 303,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,662.27/622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.75

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