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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.33, 857.49 and 422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.33, 857.49 and 422.60 is: 583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.33 : 857.49 = 422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.33/857.49 = 422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.33x = 857.49 × 422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.33x = 362,374.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,374.23/621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.23

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