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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 855.53 and 508.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 855.53 and 508.07 is: 700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 855.53 = 508.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/855.53 = 508.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 855.53 × 508.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 434,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,669.13/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.56

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