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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.64, 859.40 and 360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.64, 859.40 and 360.81 is: 498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.64 : 859.40 = 360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.64/859.40 = 360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.64x = 859.40 × 360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.64x = 310,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,079.66/622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.01

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