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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.01, 856.56 and 441.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.01, 856.56 and 441.85 is: 609.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.01 : 856.56 = 441.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.01/856.56 = 441.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.01x = 856.56 × 441.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.01x = 378,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,471.04/621.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.44

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