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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.71, 859.27 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.71, 859.27 and 360.68 is: 497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.71 : 859.27 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.71/859.27 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.71x = 859.27 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.71x = 309,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,921.50/622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.70

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