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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.26, 858.87 and 592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.26, 858.87 and 592.90 is: 818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.26 : 858.87 = 592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.26/858.87 = 592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.26x = 858.87 × 592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.26x = 509,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,221.88/622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.34

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