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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.74, 860.58 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.74, 860.58 and 504.48 is: 697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.74 : 860.58 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.74/860.58 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.74x = 860.58 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.74x = 434,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,145.40/622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.15

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