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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 857.16 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 857.16 and 464.64 is: 642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 857.16 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/857.16 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 857.16 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 398,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,270.82/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.21

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