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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 859.08 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 859.08 and 425.22 is: 587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 859.08 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/859.08 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 859.08 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 365,298.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,298.00/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.28

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