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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.10, 930.15 and 482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.10, 930.15 and 482.40 is: 723.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.10 : 930.15 = 482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.10/930.15 = 482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.10x = 930.15 × 482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.10x = 448,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,704.36/620.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.60

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