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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 855.54 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 855.54 and 433.44 is: 597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 855.54 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/855.54 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 855.54 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 370,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,825.26/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.84

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