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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 859.82 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 859.82 and 374.49 is: 516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 859.82 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/859.82 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 859.82 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 321,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,992.12/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.66

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