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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.24, 856.32 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.24, 856.32 and 466.16 is: 643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.24 : 856.32 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.24/856.32 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.24x = 856.32 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.24x = 399,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,182.13/620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.59

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