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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.91, 859.82 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.91, 859.82 and 374.42 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.91 : 859.82 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.91/859.82 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.91x = 859.82 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.91x = 321,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,933.80/622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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