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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 855.93 and 399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 855.93 and 399.39 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 855.93 = 399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/855.93 = 399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 855.93 × 399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 341,849.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,849.88/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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