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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.92, 858.84 and 499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.92, 858.84 and 499.08 is: 688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.92 : 858.84 = 499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.92/858.84 = 499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.92x = 858.84 × 499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.92x = 428,629.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,629.87/622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.10

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