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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.76, 858.60 and 425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.76, 858.60 and 425.93 is: 587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.76 : 858.60 = 425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.76/858.60 = 425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.76x = 858.60 × 425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.76x = 365,699.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,699.21/622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.23

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