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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.64, 858.84 and 389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.64, 858.84 and 389.36 is: 537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.64 : 858.84 = 389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.64/858.84 = 389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.64x = 858.84 × 389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.64x = 334,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,397.94/622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.06

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