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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.53, 859.50 and 386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.53, 859.50 and 386.73 is: 533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.53 : 859.50 = 386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.53/859.50 = 386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.53x = 859.50 × 386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.53x = 332,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,394.44/622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.94

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