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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.77, 857.76 and 422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.77, 857.76 and 422.36 is: 582.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.77 : 857.76 = 422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.77/857.76 = 422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.77x = 857.76 × 422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.77x = 362,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,279.22/621.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.66

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