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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.39, 856.89 and 452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.39, 856.89 and 452.08 is: 624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.39 : 856.89 = 452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.39/856.89 = 452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.39x = 856.89 × 452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.39x = 387,379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,379.08/620.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.41

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