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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.90, 857.37 and 463.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.90, 857.37 and 463.71 is: 640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.90 : 857.37 = 463.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.90/857.37 = 463.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.90x = 857.37 × 463.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.90x = 397,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,574.14/620.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.32

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