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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.79, 856.47 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.79, 856.47 and 434.49 is: 599.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.79 : 856.47 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.79/856.47 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.79x = 856.47 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.79x = 372,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,127.65/620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.44

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