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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 855.60 and 465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 855.60 and 465.44 is: 641.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 855.60 = 465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/855.60 = 465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 855.60 × 465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 398,230.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,230.46/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.31

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