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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.82, 859.13 and 389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.82, 859.13 and 389.54 is: 537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.82 : 859.13 = 389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.82/859.13 = 389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.82x = 859.13 × 389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.82x = 334,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,668.62/622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.34

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