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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.62, 860.22 and 530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.62, 860.22 and 530.34 is: 732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.62 : 860.22 = 530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.62/860.22 = 530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.62x = 860.22 × 530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.62x = 456,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,209.07/622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.72

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