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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.39, 857.36 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.39, 857.36 and 533.58 is: 735.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.39 : 857.36 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.39/857.36 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.39x = 857.36 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.39x = 457,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,470.15/622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.02

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