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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.61, 859.04 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.61, 859.04 and 356.97 is: 492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.61 : 859.04 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.61/859.04 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.61x = 859.04 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.61x = 306,651.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,651.51/622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.53

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