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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 858.32 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 858.32 and 464.56 is: 641.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 858.32 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/858.32 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 858.32 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 398,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,741.14/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.06

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