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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.84, 859.32 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.84, 859.32 and 374.20 is: 516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.84 : 859.32 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.84/859.32 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.84x = 859.32 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.84x = 321,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,557.54/622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.28

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