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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622, 858.54 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622, 858.54 and 415 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622 : 858.54 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622/858.54 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622x = 858.54 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622x = 356,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,294.10/622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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