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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 856.02 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 856.02 and 424.14 is: 585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 856.02 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/856.02 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 856.02 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 363,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,072.32/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.56

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