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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.12, 855.42 and 445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.12, 855.42 and 445.16 is: 614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.12 : 855.42 = 445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.12/855.42 = 445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.12x = 855.42 × 445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.12x = 380,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,798.77/620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.07

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