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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.65, 925.96 and 574.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.65, 925.96 and 574.18 is: 856.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.65 : 925.96 = 574.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.65/925.96 = 574.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.65x = 925.96 × 574.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.65x = 531,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,667.71/620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.63

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