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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.42, 856.53 and 422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.42, 856.53 and 422.32 is: 583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.42 : 856.53 = 422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.42/856.53 = 422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.42x = 856.53 × 422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.42x = 361,730.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,730.82/620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.04

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