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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.83, 859.10 and 360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.83, 859.10 and 360.66 is: 497.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.83 : 859.10 = 360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.83/859.10 = 360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.83x = 859.10 × 360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.83x = 309,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,841.20/622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.47

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