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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.12, 855.66 and 354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.12, 855.66 and 354.53 is: 489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.12 : 855.66 = 354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.12/855.66 = 354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.12x = 855.66 × 354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.12x = 303,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,355.80/620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.19

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