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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.47, 858.92 and 373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.47, 858.92 and 373.73 is: 515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.47 : 858.92 = 373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.47/858.92 = 373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.47x = 858.92 × 373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.47x = 320,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,998.01/622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.68

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