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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.73, 859.33 and 426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.73, 859.33 and 426.31 is: 588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.73 : 859.33 = 426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.73/859.33 = 426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.73x = 859.33 × 426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.73x = 366,340.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,340.97/622.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.28

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