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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.99, 859.48 and 436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.99, 859.48 and 436.69 is: 602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.99 : 859.48 = 436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.99/859.48 = 436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.99x = 859.48 × 436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.99x = 375,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,326.32/622.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.46

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