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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.39, 856.07 and 421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.39, 856.07 and 421.29 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.39 : 856.07 = 421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.39/856.07 = 421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.39x = 856.07 × 421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.39x = 360,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,651.62/620.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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