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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.49, 855.59 and 399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.49, 855.59 and 399.14 is: 550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.49 : 855.59 = 399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.49/855.59 = 399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.49x = 855.59 × 399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.49x = 341,493.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,493.92/620.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.36

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