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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 858.78 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 858.78 and 425.72 is: 587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 858.78 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/858.78 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 858.78 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 365,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,599.82/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.29

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