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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.44, 858.54 and 425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.44, 858.54 and 425.64 is: 587.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.44 : 858.54 = 425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.44/858.54 = 425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.44x = 858.54 × 425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.44x = 365,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,428.97/622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.09

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