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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 858.78 and 426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 858.78 and 426.66 is: 588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 858.78 = 426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/858.78 = 426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 858.78 × 426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 366,407.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,407.07/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.95

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