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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.96, 859.55 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.96, 859.55 and 360.99 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.96 : 859.55 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.96/859.55 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.96x = 859.55 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.96x = 310,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,287.15/622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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