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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 855.33 and 434.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 855.33 and 434.07 is: 597.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 855.33 = 434.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/855.33 = 434.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 855.33 × 434.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 371,273.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,273.09/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.98

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