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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.22, 857.17 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.22, 857.17 and 435.36 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.22 : 857.17 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.22/857.17 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.22x = 857.17 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.22x = 373,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,177.53/622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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