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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.98, 859.80 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.98, 859.80 and 374.46 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.98 : 859.80 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.98/859.80 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.98x = 859.80 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.98x = 321,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,960.71/622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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