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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 856.74 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 856.74 and 424.54 is: 585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 856.74 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/856.74 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 856.74 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 363,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,720.40/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.98

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