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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.05, 855.92 and 423.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.05, 855.92 and 423.67 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.05 : 855.92 = 423.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.05/855.92 = 423.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.05x = 855.92 × 423.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.05x = 362,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,627.63/620.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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