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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.22, 857.52 and 498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.22, 857.52 and 498.29 is: 686.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.22 : 857.52 = 498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.22/857.52 = 498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.22x = 857.52 × 498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.22x = 427,289.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,289.35/622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.72

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