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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.69, 859.31 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.69, 859.31 and 360.86 is: 497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.69 : 859.31 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.69/859.31 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.69x = 859.31 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.69x = 310,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,085.86/622.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.98

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