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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.48, 857.92 and 474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.48, 857.92 and 474.52 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.48 : 857.92 = 474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.48/857.92 = 474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.48x = 857.92 × 474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.48x = 407,100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,100.20/621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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