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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 855.55 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 855.55 and 473.02 is: 652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 855.55 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/855.55 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 855.55 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 404,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,692.26/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.06

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