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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.98, 857.04 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.98, 857.04 and 372.46 is: 514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.98 : 857.04 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.98/857.04 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.98x = 857.04 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.98x = 319,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,213.12/620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.05

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