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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 859.51 and 360.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 859.51 and 360.85 is: 497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 859.51 = 360.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/859.51 = 360.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 859.51 × 360.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 310,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,154.18/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.94

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