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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 929.15 and 456.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 929.15 and 456.42 is: 683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 929.15 = 456.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/929.15 = 456.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 929.15 × 456.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 424,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,082.64/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.98

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