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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 857.25 and 462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 857.25 and 462.11 is: 637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 857.25 = 462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/857.25 = 462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 857.25 × 462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 396,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,139.51/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.01

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