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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.17, 859.05 and 426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.17, 859.05 and 426.15 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.17 : 859.05 = 426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.17/859.05 = 426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.17x = 859.05 × 426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.17x = 366,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,084.16/622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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