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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.96, 860.00 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.96, 860.00 and 424.83 is: 586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.96 : 860.00 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.96/860.00 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.96x = 860.00 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.96x = 365,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,354.86/622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.48

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