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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 856.50 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 856.50 and 399.66 is: 551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 856.50 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/856.50 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 856.50 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 342,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,308.79/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.45

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