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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 856.44 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 856.44 and 399.60 is: 551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 856.44 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/856.44 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 856.44 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 342,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,233.42/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.34

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