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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.60, 859.95 and 612.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.60, 859.95 and 612.77 is: 849.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.60 : 859.95 = 612.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.60/859.95 = 612.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.60x = 859.95 × 612.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.60x = 526,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,947.26/620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.10

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