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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.90, 857.16 and 494.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.90, 857.16 and 494.62 is: 682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.90 : 857.16 = 494.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.90/857.16 = 494.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.90x = 857.16 × 494.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.90x = 423,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,968.48/620.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.83

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