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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.79, 855.98 and 396.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.79, 855.98 and 396.43 is: 546.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.79 : 855.98 = 396.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.79/855.98 = 396.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.79x = 855.98 × 396.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.79x = 339,335.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,335.75/620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.62

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