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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.43, 856.35 and 399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.43, 856.35 and 399.57 is: 551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.43 : 856.35 = 399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.43/856.35 = 399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.43x = 856.35 × 399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.43x = 342,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,171.77/620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.51

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