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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.63, 855.59 and 443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.63, 855.59 and 443.54 is: 611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.63 : 855.59 = 443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.63/855.59 = 443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.63x = 855.59 × 443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.63x = 379,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,488.31/620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.46

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