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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.36, 856.50 and 504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.36, 856.50 and 504.20 is: 696.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.36 : 856.50 = 504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.36/856.50 = 504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.36x = 856.50 × 504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.36x = 431,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,847.30/620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.12

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