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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 855.90 and 446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 855.90 and 446.22 is: 614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 855.90 = 446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/855.90 = 446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 855.90 × 446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 381,919.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,919.70/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.83

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