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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 856.50 and 522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 856.50 and 522.30 is: 720.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 856.50 = 522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/856.50 = 522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 856.50 × 522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 447,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,349.95/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.72

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