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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.75, 860.12 and 425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.75, 860.12 and 425.92 is: 588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.75 : 860.12 = 425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.75/860.12 = 425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.75x = 860.12 × 425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.75x = 366,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,340.18/622.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.26

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