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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 855.84 and 473.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 855.84 and 473.69 is: 652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 855.84 = 473.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/855.84 = 473.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 855.84 × 473.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 405,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,406.77/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.50

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