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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.80, 858.60 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.80, 858.60 and 518.04 is: 714.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.80 : 858.60 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.80/858.60 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.80x = 858.60 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.80x = 444,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,789.14/622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.18

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