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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.76, 859.68 and 427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.76, 859.68 and 427.28 is: 589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.76 : 859.68 = 427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.76/859.68 = 427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.76x = 859.68 × 427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.76x = 367,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,324.07/622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.83

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