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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.91, 859.61 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.91, 859.61 and 360.92 is: 498.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.91 : 859.61 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.91/859.61 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.91x = 859.61 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.91x = 310,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,248.64/622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.06

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