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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.58, 858.59 and 518.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.58, 858.59 and 518.01 is: 714.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.58 : 858.59 = 518.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.58/858.59 = 518.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.58x = 858.59 × 518.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.58x = 444,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,760.47/622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.39

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