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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.13, 855.89 and 463.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.13, 855.89 and 463.55 is: 639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.13 : 855.89 = 463.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.13/855.89 = 463.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.13x = 855.89 × 463.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.13x = 396,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,746.66/620.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.78

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