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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.04, 857.70 and 397.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.04, 857.70 and 397.67 is: 548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.04 : 857.70 = 397.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.04/857.70 = 397.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.04x = 857.70 × 397.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.04x = 341,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,077.27/622.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.32

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