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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 858.11 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 858.11 and 435.44 is: 600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 858.11 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/858.11 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 858.11 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 373,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,655.42/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.71

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