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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.37, 858.04 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.37, 858.04 and 425.54 is: 586.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.37 : 858.04 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.37/858.04 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.37x = 858.04 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.37x = 365,128.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,128.99/622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.68

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