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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.22, 856.73 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.22, 856.73 and 576.48 is: 796.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.22 : 856.73 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.22/856.73 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.22x = 856.73 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.22x = 493,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,887.71/620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.31

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