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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.25, 855.98 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.25, 855.98 and 354.72 is: 489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.25 : 855.98 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.25/855.98 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.25x = 855.98 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.25x = 303,633.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,633.23/620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.53

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