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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.98, 859.73 and 361.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.98, 859.73 and 361.01 is: 498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.98 : 859.73 = 361.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.98/859.73 = 361.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.98x = 859.73 × 361.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.98x = 310,371.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,371.47/622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.20

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