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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.20, 859.01 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.20, 859.01 and 412.56 is: 569.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.20 : 859.01 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.20/859.01 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.20x = 859.01 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.20x = 354,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,393.17/622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.58

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