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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.73, 859.65 and 473.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.73, 859.65 and 473.39 is: 653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.73 : 859.65 = 473.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.73/859.65 = 473.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.73x = 859.65 × 473.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.73x = 406,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,953.70/622.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.50

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