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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.86, 859.06 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.86, 859.06 and 386.67 is: 533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.86 : 859.06 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.86/859.06 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.86x = 859.06 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.86x = 332,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,174.26/622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.31

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