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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.81, 859.58 and 360.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.81, 859.58 and 360.91 is: 498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.81 : 859.58 = 360.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.81/859.58 = 360.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.81x = 859.58 × 360.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.81x = 310,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,229.21/622.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.11

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