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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.20, 849.17 and 620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.20, 849.17 and 620.20 is: 849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.20 : 849.17 = 620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.20/849.17 = 620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.20x = 849.17 × 620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.20x = 526,655.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,655.23/620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.17

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