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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.89, 859.19 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.89, 859.19 and 390.02 is: 537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.89 : 859.19 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.89/859.19 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.89x = 859.19 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.89x = 335,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,095.04/622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.97

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