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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.22, 855.54 and 510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.22, 855.54 and 510.20 is: 703.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.22 : 855.54 = 510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.22/855.54 = 510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.22x = 855.54 × 510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.22x = 436,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,496.51/620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.78

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