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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.10, 930.15 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.10, 930.15 and 389.70 is: 584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.10 : 930.15 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.10/930.15 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.10x = 930.15 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.10x = 362,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,479.46/620.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.55

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