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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 857.07 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 857.07 and 434.88 is: 600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 857.07 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/857.07 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 857.07 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 372,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,722.60/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.37

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