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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.53, 858.42 and 529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.53, 858.42 and 529.59 is: 730.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.53 : 858.42 = 529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.53/858.42 = 529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.53x = 858.42 × 529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.53x = 454,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,610.65/622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.26

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