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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 857.64 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 857.64 and 425.16 is: 586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 857.64 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/857.64 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 857.64 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 364,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,634.22/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.27

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