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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 855.35 and 472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 855.35 and 472.84 is: 651.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 855.35 = 472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/855.35 = 472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 855.35 × 472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 404,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,443.69/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.84

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