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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.17, 859.01 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.17, 859.01 and 475.56 is: 656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.17 : 859.01 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.17/859.01 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.17x = 859.01 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.17x = 408,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,508.42/622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.59

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