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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.98, 859.77 and 457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.98, 859.77 and 457.74 is: 631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.98 : 859.77 = 457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.98/859.77 = 457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.98x = 859.77 × 457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.98x = 393,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,551.12/622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.72

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