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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.01, 855.50 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.01, 855.50 and 423.45 is: 584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.01 : 855.50 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.01/855.50 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.01x = 855.50 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.01x = 362,259.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,259.36/620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.28

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