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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.37, 857.75 and 435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.37, 857.75 and 435.46 is: 600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.37 : 857.75 = 435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.37/857.75 = 435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.37x = 857.75 × 435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.37x = 373,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,515.82/622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.15

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