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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.84, 856.24 and 443.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.84, 856.24 and 443.47 is: 611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.84 : 856.24 = 443.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.84/856.24 = 443.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.84x = 856.24 × 443.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.84x = 379,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,716.68/620.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.62

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