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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 858.62 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 858.62 and 386.06 is: 532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 858.62 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/858.62 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 858.62 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 331,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,475.51/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.85

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