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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 859.66 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 859.66 and 361 is: 498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 859.66 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/859.66 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 859.66 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 310,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,337.26/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.23

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