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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.61, 859.22 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.61, 859.22 and 374.04 is: 516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.61 : 859.22 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.61/859.22 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.61x = 859.22 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.61x = 321,384.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,384.29/622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.19

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