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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 856.08 and 434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 856.08 and 434.14 is: 598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 856.08 = 434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/856.08 = 434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 856.08 × 434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 371,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,658.57/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.73

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