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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.01, 856.56 and 480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.01, 856.56 and 480.69 is: 664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.01 : 856.56 = 480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.01/856.56 = 480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.01x = 856.56 × 480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.01x = 411,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,739.83/620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.09

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