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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.83, 859.64 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.83, 859.64 and 374.16 is: 516.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.83 : 859.64 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.83/859.64 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.83x = 859.64 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.83x = 321,641.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,641.03/622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.42

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