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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.22, 872.49 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.22, 872.49 and 425.86 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.22 : 872.49 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.22/872.49 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.22x = 872.49 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.22x = 371,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,558.59/633.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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