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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.06, 857.43 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.06, 857.43 and 424.86 is: 586.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.06 : 857.43 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.06/857.43 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.06x = 857.43 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.06x = 364,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,287.71/621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.56

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