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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.67, 859.01 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.67, 859.01 and 383.18 is: 528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.67 : 859.01 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.67/859.01 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.67x = 859.01 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.67x = 329,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,160.93/622.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.63

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