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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.07, 856.04 and 423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.07, 856.04 and 423.87 is: 585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.07 : 856.04 = 423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.07/856.04 = 423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.07x = 856.04 × 423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.07x = 362,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,847.56/620.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.17

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