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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.89, 860.22 and 448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.89, 860.22 and 448.74 is: 619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.89 : 860.22 = 448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.89/860.22 = 448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.89x = 860.22 × 448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.89x = 386,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,015.12/622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.72

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