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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.76, 858.36 and 435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.76, 858.36 and 435.92 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.76 : 858.36 = 435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.76/858.36 = 435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.76x = 858.36 × 435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.76x = 374,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,175.42/622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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