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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.06, 857.87 and 481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.06, 857.87 and 481.73 is: 664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.06 : 857.87 = 481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.06/857.87 = 481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.06x = 857.87 × 481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.06x = 413,257.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,257.43/622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.34

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