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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.32, 858.84 and 544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.32, 858.84 and 544.56 is: 751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.32 : 858.84 = 544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.32/858.84 = 544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.32x = 858.84 × 544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.32x = 467,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,689.91/622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.53

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