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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.82, 860.81 and 458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.82, 860.81 and 458.19 is: 633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.82 : 860.81 = 458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.82/860.81 = 458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.82x = 860.81 × 458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.82x = 394,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,412.24/622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.27

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