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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.79, 859.81 and 413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.79, 859.81 and 413.25 is: 570.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.79 : 859.81 = 413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.79/859.81 = 413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.79x = 859.81 × 413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.79x = 355,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,318.20/622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.52

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