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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.13, 855.98 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.13, 855.98 and 445.98 is: 615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.13 : 855.98 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.13/855.98 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.13x = 855.98 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.13x = 381,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,749.96/620.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.60

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