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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.93, 859.45 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.93, 859.45 and 360.89 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.93 : 859.45 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.93/859.45 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.93x = 859.45 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.93x = 310,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,170.45/622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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