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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.06, 930.10 and 579.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.06, 930.10 and 579.06 is: 868.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.06 : 930.10 = 579.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.06/930.10 = 579.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.06x = 930.10 × 579.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.06x = 538,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,582.26/620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.59

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