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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.15, 856.22 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.15, 856.22 and 503.30 is: 693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.15 : 856.22 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.15/856.22 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.15x = 856.22 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.15x = 430,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,928.73/621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.76

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