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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.98, 859.59 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.98, 859.59 and 361.08 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.98 : 859.59 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.98/859.59 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.98x = 859.59 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.98x = 310,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,380.76/622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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