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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.05, 857.24 and 424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.05, 857.24 and 424.56 is: 586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.05 : 857.24 = 424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.05/857.24 = 424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.05x = 857.24 × 424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.05x = 363,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,950.88/621.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.02

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