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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.24, 858.92 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.24, 858.92 and 425.80 is: 587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.24 : 858.92 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.24/858.92 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.24x = 858.92 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.24x = 365,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,728.14/622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.76

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