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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.06, 858.02 and 425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.06, 858.02 and 425.84 is: 587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.06 : 858.02 = 425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.06/858.02 = 425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.06x = 858.02 × 425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.06x = 365,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,372.82/622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.36

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