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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.12, 928.28 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.12, 928.28 and 532.64 is: 797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.12 : 928.28 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.12/928.28 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.12x = 928.28 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.12x = 494,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,439.06/620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.33

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