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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.74, 858.36 and 456.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.74, 858.36 and 456.69 is: 629.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.74 : 858.36 = 456.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.74/858.36 = 456.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.74x = 858.36 × 456.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.74x = 392,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,004.43/622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.48

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