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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.70, 859.06 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.70, 859.06 and 360.56 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.70 : 859.06 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.70/859.06 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.70x = 859.06 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.70x = 309,742.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,742.67/622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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