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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.71, 858.83 and 445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.71, 858.83 and 445.59 is: 614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.71 : 858.83 = 445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.71/858.83 = 445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.71x = 858.83 × 445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.71x = 382,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,683.83/622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.55

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