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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.66, 859.31 and 412.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.66, 859.31 and 412.47 is: 569.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.66 : 859.31 = 412.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.66/859.31 = 412.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.66x = 859.31 × 412.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.66x = 354,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,439.60/622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.23

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