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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 855.24 and 582.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 855.24 and 582.28 is: 803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 855.24 = 582.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/855.24 = 582.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 855.24 × 582.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 497,989.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,989.15/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.10

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