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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.47, 855.48 and 522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.47, 855.48 and 522.01 is: 719.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.47 : 855.48 = 522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.47/855.48 = 522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.47x = 855.48 × 522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.47x = 446,569.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,569.11/620.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.73

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