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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.76, 859.21 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.76, 859.21 and 360.59 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.76 : 859.21 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.76/859.21 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.76x = 859.21 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.76x = 309,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,817.34/622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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