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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.19, 882.33 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.19, 882.33 and 622.20 is: 856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.19 : 882.33 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.19/882.33 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.19x = 882.33 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.19x = 548,985.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,985.73/641.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.20

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