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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.91, 859.31 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.91, 859.31 and 374.18 is: 516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.91 : 859.31 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.91/859.31 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.91x = 859.31 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.91x = 321,536.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,536.62/622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.18

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