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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.36, 858.90 and 389.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.36, 858.90 and 389.08 is: 536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.36 : 858.90 = 389.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.36/858.90 = 389.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.36x = 858.90 × 389.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.36x = 334,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,180.81/622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.96

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