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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.11, 856.26 and 456.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.11, 856.26 and 456.06 is: 627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.11 : 856.26 = 456.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.11/856.26 = 456.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.11x = 856.26 × 456.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.11x = 390,505.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,505.94/622.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.71

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