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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.87, 859.85 and 360.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.87, 859.85 and 360.83 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.87 : 859.85 = 360.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.87/859.85 = 360.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.87x = 859.85 × 360.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.87x = 310,261.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,261.37/622.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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