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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 855.36 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 855.36 and 424.44 is: 585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 855.36 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/855.36 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 855.36 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 363,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,049.00/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.13

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