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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.98, 859.67 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.98, 859.67 and 357.36 is: 493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.98 : 859.67 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.98/859.67 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.98x = 859.67 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.98x = 307,211.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,211.67/622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.14

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