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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.68, 858.99 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.68, 858.99 and 360.54 is: 497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.68 : 858.99 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.68/858.99 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.68x = 858.99 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.68x = 309,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,700.25/622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.37

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