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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.18, 854.52 and 445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.18, 854.52 and 445.22 is: 613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.18 : 854.52 = 445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.18/854.52 = 445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.18x = 854.52 × 445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.18x = 380,449.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,449.39/620.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.45

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