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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 858.52 and 474.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 858.52 and 474.78 is: 655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 858.52 = 474.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/858.52 = 474.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 858.52 × 474.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 407,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,608.13/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.97

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