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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.01, 856.41 and 473.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.01, 856.41 and 473.39 is: 652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.01 : 856.41 = 473.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.01/856.41 = 473.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.01x = 856.41 × 473.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.01x = 405,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,414.86/621.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.83

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