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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.35, 858.70 and 386.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.35, 858.70 and 386.30 is: 533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.35 : 858.70 = 386.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.35/858.70 = 386.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.35x = 858.70 × 386.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.35x = 331,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,718.44/622.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.01

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