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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.94, 857.34 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.94, 857.34 and 446.34 is: 616.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.94 : 857.34 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.94/857.34 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.94x = 857.34 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.94x = 382,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,665.14/620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.27

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