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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.23, 857.94 and 444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.23, 857.94 and 444.99 is: 613.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.23 : 857.94 = 444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.23/857.94 = 444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.23x = 857.94 × 444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.23x = 381,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,778.77/622.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.56

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