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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.89, 860.67 and 512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.89, 860.67 and 512.28 is: 707.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.89 : 860.67 = 512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.89/860.67 = 512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.89x = 860.67 × 512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.89x = 440,904.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,904.03/622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.84

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