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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.30, 875.49 and 620.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.30, 875.49 and 620.15 is: 858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.30 : 875.49 = 620.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.30/875.49 = 620.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.30x = 875.49 × 620.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.30x = 542,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,935.12/632.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.67

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