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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.81, 857.53 and 425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.81, 857.53 and 425.39 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.81 : 857.53 = 425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.81/857.53 = 425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.81x = 857.53 × 425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.81x = 364,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,779.34/621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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