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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.94, 855.84 and 424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.94, 855.84 and 424.11 is: 584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.94 : 855.84 = 424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.94/855.84 = 424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.94x = 855.84 × 424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.94x = 362,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,970.30/620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.55

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