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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.62, 857.46 and 528.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.62, 857.46 and 528.34 is: 729.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.62 : 857.46 = 528.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.62/857.46 = 528.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.62x = 857.46 × 528.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.62x = 453,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,030.42/620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.96

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