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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.47, 857.52 and 435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.47, 857.52 and 435.61 is: 600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.47 : 857.52 = 435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.47/857.52 = 435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.47x = 857.52 × 435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.47x = 373,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,544.29/622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.10

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