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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.32, 857 and 528.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.32, 857 and 528.02 is: 729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.32 : 857 = 528.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.32/857 = 528.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.32x = 857 × 528.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.32x = 452,513.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,513.14/620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.48

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