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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.87, 859.67 and 361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.87, 859.67 and 361.03 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.87 : 859.67 = 361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.87/859.67 = 361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.87x = 859.67 × 361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.87x = 310,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,366.66/622.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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