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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.70, 859.36 and 374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.70, 859.36 and 374.14 is: 516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.70 : 859.36 = 374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.70/859.36 = 374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.70x = 859.36 × 374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.70x = 321,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,517.87/622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.33

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