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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 856.56 and 480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 856.56 and 480.72 is: 664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 856.56 = 480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/856.56 = 480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 856.56 × 480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 411,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,765.52/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.10

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