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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.87, 860.25 and 484.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.87, 860.25 and 484.66 is: 669.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.87 : 860.25 = 484.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.87/860.25 = 484.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.87x = 860.25 × 484.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.87x = 416,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,928.77/622.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.37

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