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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.97, 859.69 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.97, 859.69 and 374.42 is: 516.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.97 : 859.69 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.97/859.69 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.97x = 859.69 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.97x = 321,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,886.69/622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.70

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