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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.90, 851.90 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.90, 851.90 and 606.70 is: 829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.90 : 851.90 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.90/851.90 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.90x = 851.90 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.90x = 516,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,847.73/622.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.74

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