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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.44, 856.28 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.44, 856.28 and 384.32 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.44 : 856.28 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.44/856.28 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.44x = 856.28 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.44x = 329,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,085.53/620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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