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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.22, 854.72 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.22, 854.72 and 445.26 is: 613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.22 : 854.72 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.22/854.72 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.22x = 854.72 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.22x = 380,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,572.63/620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.61

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