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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.36, 852.32 and 614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.36, 852.32 and 614.26 is: 841.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.36 : 852.32 = 614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.36/852.32 = 614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.36x = 852.32 × 614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.36x = 523,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,546.08/622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.23

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