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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.47, 859.38 and 553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.47, 859.38 and 553.27 is: 763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.47 : 859.38 = 553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.47/859.38 = 553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.47x = 859.38 × 553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.47x = 475,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,466.41/622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.84

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