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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.47, 858.84 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.47, 858.84 and 373.80 is: 515.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.47 : 858.84 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.47/858.84 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.47x = 858.84 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.47x = 321,034.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,034.39/622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.74

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