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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.22, 857.31 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.22, 857.31 and 414.86 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.22 : 857.31 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.22/857.31 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.22x = 857.31 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.22x = 355,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,663.63/622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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