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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.18, 855.08 and 520.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.18, 855.08 and 520.98 is: 718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.18 : 855.08 = 520.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.18/855.08 = 520.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.18x = 855.08 × 520.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.18x = 445,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,476.97/620.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.31

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