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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.81, 856.91 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.81, 856.91 and 399.76 is: 551.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.81 : 856.91 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.81/856.91 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.81x = 856.91 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.81x = 342,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,555.70/620.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.79

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