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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.95, 859.32 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.95, 859.32 and 360.93 is: 497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.95 : 859.32 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.95/859.32 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.95x = 859.32 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.95x = 310,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,154.37/622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.88

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