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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 858.58 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 858.58 and 373.48 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 858.58 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/858.58 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 858.58 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 320,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,662.46/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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