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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.74, 857.92 and 435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.74, 857.92 and 435.90 is: 600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.74 : 857.92 = 435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.74/857.92 = 435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.74x = 857.92 × 435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.74x = 373,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,967.33/622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.52

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