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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 859.65 and 489.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 859.65 and 489.70 is: 676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 859.65 = 489.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/859.65 = 489.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 859.65 × 489.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 420,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,970.61/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.65

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