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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 858.54 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 858.54 and 481.86 is: 665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 858.54 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/858.54 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 858.54 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 413,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,696.08/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.08

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