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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.98, 929.01 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.98, 929.01 and 391.50 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.98 : 929.01 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.98/929.01 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.98x = 929.01 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.98x = 363,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,707.42/619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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