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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 858 and 415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.72, 858 and 415.36 is: 572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.72 : 858 = 415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.72/858 = 415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.72x = 858 × 415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.72x = 356,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,378.88/622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.29

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