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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.48, 859.20 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.48, 859.20 and 386.56 is: 533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.48 : 859.20 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.48/859.20 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.48x = 859.20 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.48x = 332,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,132.35/622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.56

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