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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 863.98 and 615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 863.98 and 615.02 is: 854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 863.98 = 615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/863.98 = 615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 863.98 × 615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 531,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,364.98/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.61

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