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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.45, 858.63 and 389.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.45, 858.63 and 389.71 is: 537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.45 : 858.63 = 389.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.45/858.63 = 389.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.45x = 858.63 × 389.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.45x = 334,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,616.70/622.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.58

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