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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.65, 855.14 and 463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.65, 855.14 and 463.22 is: 638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.65 : 855.14 = 463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.65/855.14 = 463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.65x = 855.14 × 463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.65x = 396,119.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,119.13/620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.23

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