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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.98, 859.80 and 374.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.98, 859.80 and 374.45 is: 516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.98 : 859.80 = 374.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.98/859.80 = 374.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.98x = 859.80 × 374.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.98x = 321,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,947.81/622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.79

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