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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.50, 856.74 and 399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.50, 856.74 and 399.64 is: 551.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.50 : 856.74 = 399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.50/856.74 = 399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.50x = 856.74 × 399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.50x = 342,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,387.57/620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.79

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