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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.91, 856.98 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.91, 856.98 and 473.28 is: 653.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.91 : 856.98 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.91/856.98 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.91x = 856.98 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.91x = 405,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,591.49/620.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.22

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