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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.64, 858.60 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.64, 858.60 and 436.07 is: 601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.64 : 858.60 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.64/858.60 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.64x = 858.60 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.64x = 374,411.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,411.85/622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.33

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