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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.25, 865.77 and 620.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.25, 865.77 and 620.15 is: 854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.25 : 865.77 = 620.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.25/865.77 = 620.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.25x = 865.77 × 620.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.25x = 536,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,907.27/628.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.61

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