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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 854.38 and 433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 854.38 and 433.36 is: 597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 854.38 = 433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/854.38 = 433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 854.38 × 433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 370,253.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,253.32/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.02

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