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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 866.44 and 622.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 866.44 and 622.39 is: 853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 866.44 = 622.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/866.44 = 622.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 866.44 × 622.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 539,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,263.59/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.29

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