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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.32, 858.93 and 412.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.32, 858.93 and 412.50 is: 569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.32 : 858.93 = 412.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.32/858.93 = 412.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.32x = 858.93 × 412.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.32x = 354,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,310.30/622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.34

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