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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.44, 857.46 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.44, 857.46 and 472.02 is: 651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.44 : 857.46 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.44/857.46 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.44x = 857.46 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.44x = 404,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,737.54/621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.29

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