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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 856.61 and 443.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 856.61 and 443.87 is: 612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 856.61 = 443.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/856.61 = 443.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 856.61 × 443.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 380,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,216.98/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.38

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