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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.69, 859.32 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.69, 859.32 and 357.19 is: 492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.69 : 859.32 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.69/859.32 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.69x = 859.32 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.69x = 306,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,940.51/622.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.93

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