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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.94, 859.66 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.94, 859.66 and 374.32 is: 516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.94 : 859.66 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.94/859.66 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.94x = 859.66 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.94x = 321,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,787.93/622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.56

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