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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.90, 857.77 and 474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.90, 857.77 and 474.18 is: 654.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.90 : 857.77 = 474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.90/857.77 = 474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.90x = 857.77 × 474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.90x = 406,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,737.38/621.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.02

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