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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.55, 857.05 and 425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.55, 857.05 and 425.17 is: 586.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.55 : 857.05 = 425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.55/857.05 = 425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.55x = 857.05 × 425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.55x = 364,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,391.95/621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.26

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