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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.91, 859.51 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.91, 859.51 and 360.88 is: 497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.91 : 859.51 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.91/859.51 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.91x = 859.51 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.91x = 310,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,179.97/622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.95

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