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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 854.51 and 454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 854.51 and 454.34 is: 626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 854.51 = 454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/854.51 = 454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 854.51 × 454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 388,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,237.94/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.11

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