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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 857.01 and 425.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 857.01 and 425.19 is: 585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 857.01 = 425.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/857.01 = 425.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 857.01 × 425.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 364,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,392.08/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.82

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