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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.85, 859.51 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.85, 859.51 and 360.84 is: 497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.85 : 859.51 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.85/859.51 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.85x = 859.51 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.85x = 310,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,149.26/622.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.96

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