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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 854.65 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 854.65 and 624.20 is: 854.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 854.65 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/854.65 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 854.65 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 533,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,472.53/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.65

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