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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.89, 859.82 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.89, 859.82 and 448.34 is: 618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.89 : 859.82 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.89/859.82 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.89x = 859.82 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.89x = 385,485.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,485.16/622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.87

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