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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.97, 858.56 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.97, 858.56 and 499.04 is: 687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.97 : 858.56 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.97/858.56 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.97x = 858.56 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.97x = 428,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,448.99/622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.76

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