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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.28, 859.68 and 529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.28, 859.68 and 529.98 is: 732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.28 : 859.68 = 529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.28/859.68 = 529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.28x = 859.68 × 529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.28x = 455,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,613.21/622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.17

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