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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.09, 857.79 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.09, 857.79 and 424.26 is: 585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.09 : 857.79 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.09/857.79 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.09x = 857.79 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.09x = 363,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,925.99/621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.95

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