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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 855.84 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 855.84 and 464.64 is: 641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 855.84 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/855.84 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 855.84 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 397,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,657.50/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.22

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