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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 857.55 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 857.55 and 425.31 is: 586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 857.55 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/857.55 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 857.55 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 364,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,724.59/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.24

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