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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.73, 858.45 and 435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.73, 858.45 and 435.64 is: 600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.73 : 858.45 = 435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.73/858.45 = 435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.73x = 858.45 × 435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.73x = 373,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,973.01/622.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.54

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