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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.23, 858.17 and 547.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.23, 858.17 and 547.38 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.23 : 858.17 = 547.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.23/858.17 = 547.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.23x = 858.17 × 547.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.23x = 469,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,746.46/622.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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