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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.37, 859.56 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.37, 859.56 and 484.16 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.37 : 859.56 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.37/859.56 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.37x = 859.56 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.37x = 416,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,164.57/622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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