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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 858.80 and 455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 858.80 and 455.72 is: 629.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 858.80 = 455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/858.80 = 455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 858.80 × 455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 391,372.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,372.34/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.46

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