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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.86, 857.16 and 434.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.86, 857.16 and 434.02 is: 599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.86 : 857.16 = 434.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.86/857.16 = 434.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.86x = 857.16 × 434.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.86x = 372,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,024.58/620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.21

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