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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.58, 856.46 and 387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.58, 856.46 and 387.74 is: 535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.58 : 856.46 = 387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.58/856.46 = 387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.58x = 856.46 × 387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.58x = 332,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,083.80/620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.12

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