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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.10, 929.43 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.10, 929.43 and 482.94 is: 723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.10 : 929.43 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.10/929.43 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.10x = 929.43 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.10x = 448,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,858.92/620.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.85

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