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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.39, 857.91 and 497.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.39, 857.91 and 497.65 is: 685.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.39 : 857.91 = 497.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.39/857.91 = 497.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.39x = 857.91 × 497.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.39x = 426,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,938.91/622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.97

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