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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.26, 858.46 and 412.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.26, 858.46 and 412.54 is: 569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.26 : 858.46 = 412.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.26/858.46 = 412.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.26x = 858.46 × 412.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.26x = 354,149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,149.09/622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.13

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