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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.34, 859.27 and 436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.34, 859.27 and 436.24 is: 602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.34 : 859.27 = 436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.34/859.27 = 436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.34x = 859.27 × 436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.34x = 374,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,847.94/622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.32

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