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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.77, 858.82 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.77, 858.82 and 475.14 is: 655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.77 : 858.82 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.77/858.82 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.77x = 858.82 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.77x = 408,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,059.73/622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.23

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