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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.95, 859.71 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.95, 859.71 and 357.48 is: 493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.95 : 859.71 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.95/859.71 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.95x = 859.71 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.95x = 307,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,329.13/622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.34

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