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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 857.70 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 857.70 and 424.17 is: 585.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 857.70 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/857.70 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 857.70 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 363,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,810.61/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.85

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