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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 858.51 and 491.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 858.51 and 491.46 is: 678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 858.51 = 491.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/858.51 = 491.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 858.51 × 491.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 421,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,923.32/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.18

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