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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.03, 928.23 and 487.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.03, 928.23 and 487.73 is: 730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.03 : 928.23 = 487.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.03/928.23 = 487.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.03x = 928.23 × 487.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.03x = 452,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,720.98/620.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.17

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