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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.81, 858.58 and 435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.81, 858.58 and 435.72 is: 600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.81 : 858.58 = 435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.81/858.58 = 435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.81x = 858.58 × 435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.81x = 374,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,100.48/622.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.67

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