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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.17, 856.10 and 454.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.17, 856.10 and 454.39 is: 627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.17 : 856.10 = 454.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.17/856.10 = 454.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.17x = 856.10 × 454.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.17x = 389,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,003.28/620.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.25

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