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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.21, 859.37 and 512.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.21, 859.37 and 512.05 is: 707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.21 : 859.37 = 512.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.21/859.37 = 512.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.21x = 859.37 × 512.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.21x = 440,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,040.41/622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.22

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