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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.14, 855.63 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.14, 855.63 and 443.16 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.14 : 855.63 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.14/855.63 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.14x = 855.63 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.14x = 379,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,180.99/620.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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