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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 859.56 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 859.56 and 386.82 is: 533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 859.56 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/859.56 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 859.56 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 332,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,495.00/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.80

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