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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.22, 858.70 and 412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.22, 858.70 and 412.03 is: 568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.22 : 858.70 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.22/858.70 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.22x = 858.70 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.22x = 353,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,805.87/622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.62

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