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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 856.98 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 856.98 and 474.12 is: 654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 856.98 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/856.98 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 856.98 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 406,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,311.36/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.57

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