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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.94, 858.60 and 426.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.94, 858.60 and 426.11 is: 587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.94 : 858.60 = 426.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.94/858.60 = 426.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.94x = 858.60 × 426.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.94x = 365,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,858.05/622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.31

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