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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.80, 846.16 and 621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.80, 846.16 and 621.80 is: 846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.80 : 846.16 = 621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.80/846.16 = 621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.80x = 846.16 × 621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.80x = 526,142.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,142.29/621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.16

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