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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 930.89 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 930.89 and 386.16 is: 579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 930.89 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/930.89 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 930.89 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 359,470.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,470.55/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.72

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