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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.60, 860 and 505.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.60, 860 and 505.01 is: 697.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.60 : 860 = 505.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.60/860 = 505.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.60x = 860 × 505.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.60x = 434,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,308.60/622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.57

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