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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.07, 855.54 and 423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.07, 855.54 and 423.65 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.07 : 855.54 = 423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.07/855.54 = 423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.07x = 855.54 × 423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.07x = 362,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,445.24/620.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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