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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.19, 855.67 and 473.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.19, 855.67 and 473.57 is: 652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.19 : 855.67 = 473.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.19/855.67 = 473.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.19x = 855.67 × 473.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.19x = 405,219.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,219.64/621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.33

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