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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.50, 856.90 and 399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.50, 856.90 and 399.54 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.50 : 856.90 = 399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.50/856.90 = 399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.50x = 856.90 × 399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.50x = 342,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,365.83/620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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