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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.58, 859.08 and 457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.58, 859.08 and 457.50 is: 631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.58 : 859.08 = 457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.58/859.08 = 457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.58x = 859.08 × 457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.58x = 393,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,029.10/622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.30

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