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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.75, 859.58 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.75, 859.58 and 415.75 is: 573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.75 : 859.58 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.75/859.58 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.75x = 859.58 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.75x = 357,370.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,370.39/622.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.86

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