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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.85, 858.93 and 413.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.85, 858.93 and 413.21 is: 569.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.85 : 858.93 = 413.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.85/858.93 = 413.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.85x = 858.93 × 413.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.85x = 354,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,918.47/622.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.83

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