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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 857.20 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 857.20 and 511.20 is: 704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 857.20 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/857.20 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 857.20 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 438,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,200.64/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.41

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