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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 859.44 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.72, 859.44 and 416.08 is: 574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.72 : 859.44 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.72/859.44 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.72x = 859.44 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.72x = 357,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,595.80/622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.25

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