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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.29, 858.90 and 412.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.29, 858.90 and 412.49 is: 569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.29 : 858.90 = 412.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.29/858.90 = 412.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.29x = 858.90 × 412.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.29x = 354,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,287.66/622.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.33

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