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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.94, 859.70 and 374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.94, 859.70 and 374.27 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.94 : 859.70 = 374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.94/859.70 = 374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.94x = 859.70 × 374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.94x = 321,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,759.92/622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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