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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 856.79 and 399.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 856.79 and 399.69 is: 551.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 856.79 = 399.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/856.79 = 399.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 856.79 × 399.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 342,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,450.40/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.69

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