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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.20, 858.70 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.20, 858.70 and 603.06 is: 832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.20 : 858.70 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.20/858.70 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.20x = 858.70 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.20x = 517,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,847.62/622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.28

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