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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 858.42 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 858.42 and 389.08 is: 536.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 858.42 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/858.42 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 858.42 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 333,994.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,994.05/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.97

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