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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 856.02 and 399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 856.02 and 399.46 is: 550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 856.02 = 399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/856.02 = 399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 856.02 × 399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 341,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,945.75/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.74

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