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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.74, 858.49 and 606.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.74, 858.49 and 606.34 is: 835.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.74 : 858.49 = 606.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.74/858.49 = 606.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.74x = 858.49 × 606.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.74x = 520,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,536.83/622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.88

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