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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.76, 857.34 and 424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.76, 857.34 and 424.74 is: 586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.76 : 857.34 = 424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.76/857.34 = 424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.76x = 857.34 × 424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.76x = 364,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,146.59/620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.61

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