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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 855.57 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 855.57 and 423.81 is: 584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 855.57 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/855.57 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 855.57 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 362,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,599.12/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.23

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