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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 857.28 and 424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 857.28 and 424.96 is: 586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 857.28 = 424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/857.28 = 424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 857.28 × 424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 364,309.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,309.71/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.48

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