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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.68, 859.32 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.68, 859.32 and 360.72 is: 497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.68 : 859.32 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.68/859.32 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.68x = 859.32 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.68x = 309,973.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,973.91/622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.81

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