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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.46, 856.74 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.46, 856.74 and 425.44 is: 586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.46 : 856.74 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.46/856.74 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.46x = 856.74 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.46x = 364,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,491.47/621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.51

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