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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.74, 859.14 and 360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.74, 859.14 and 360.66 is: 497.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.74 : 859.14 = 360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.74/859.14 = 360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.74x = 859.14 × 360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.74x = 309,857.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,857.43/622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.57

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