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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.49, 855.23 and 531.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.49, 855.23 and 531.33 is: 732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.49 : 855.23 = 531.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.49/855.23 = 531.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.49x = 855.23 × 531.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.49x = 454,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,403.49/620.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.33

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