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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.66, 859.41 and 426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.66, 859.41 and 426.25 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.66 : 859.41 = 426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.66/859.41 = 426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.66x = 859.41 × 426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.66x = 366,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,323.51/622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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