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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.60, 851.23 and 620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.60, 851.23 and 620.60 is: 851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.60 : 851.23 = 620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.60/851.23 = 620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.60x = 851.23 × 620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.60x = 528,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,273.34/620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.23

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