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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 858.50 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 858.50 and 435.88 is: 601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 858.50 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/858.50 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 858.50 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 374,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,203.51/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.24

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