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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.73, 859.47 and 475.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.73, 859.47 and 475.09 is: 655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.73 : 859.47 = 475.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.73/859.47 = 475.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.73x = 859.47 × 475.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.73x = 408,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,325.60/622.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.70

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