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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.06, 858.72 and 457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.06, 858.72 and 457.54 is: 631.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.06 : 858.72 = 457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.06/858.72 = 457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.06x = 858.72 × 457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.06x = 392,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,898.75/622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.61

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