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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.98, 857.54 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.98, 857.54 and 496.24 is: 685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.98 : 857.54 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.98/857.54 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.98x = 857.54 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.98x = 425,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,545.65/620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.28

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