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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 858 and 584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 858 and 584.28 is: 805.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 858 = 584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/858 = 584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 858 × 584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 501,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,312.24/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.86

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