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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.19, 856.22 and 463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.19, 856.22 and 463.68 is: 640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.19 : 856.22 = 463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.19/856.22 = 463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.19x = 856.22 × 463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.19x = 397,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,009.77/620.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.14

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