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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 854.52 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 854.52 and 464.56 is: 640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 854.52 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/854.52 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 854.52 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 396,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,975.81/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.20

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