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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.43, 855.95 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.43, 855.95 and 423.60 is: 584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.43 : 855.95 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.43/855.95 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.43x = 855.95 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.43x = 362,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,578.30/620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.40

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