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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 859.62 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 859.62 and 412.70 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 859.62 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/859.62 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 859.62 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 354,768.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,768.87/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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