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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 856.38 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 856.38 and 504.16 is: 695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 856.38 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/856.38 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 856.38 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 431,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,752.54/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.48

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