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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.51, 856.09 and 443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.51, 856.09 and 443.49 is: 611.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.51 : 856.09 = 443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.51/856.09 = 443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.51x = 856.09 × 443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.51x = 379,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,667.35/620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.86

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