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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.06, 929.53 and 400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.06, 929.53 and 400.09 is: 599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.06 : 929.53 = 400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.06/929.53 = 400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.06x = 929.53 × 400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.06x = 371,893.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,893.33/620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.77

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