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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 859.68 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 859.68 and 360.92 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 859.68 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/859.68 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 859.68 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 310,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,275.71/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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