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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 856.80 and 399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 856.80 and 399.68 is: 551.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 856.80 = 399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/856.80 = 399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 856.80 × 399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 342,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,445.82/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.69

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