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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.79, 860.27 and 476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.79, 860.27 and 476.18 is: 657.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.79 : 860.27 = 476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.79/860.27 = 476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.79x = 860.27 × 476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.79x = 409,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,642.59/622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.76

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