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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 859.68 and 608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 859.68 and 608.96 is: 841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 859.68 = 608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/859.68 = 608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 859.68 × 608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 523,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,510.73/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.12

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