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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.27, 858.21 and 482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.27, 858.21 and 482.14 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.27 : 858.21 = 482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.27/858.21 = 482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.27x = 858.21 × 482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.27x = 413,777.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,777.37/622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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