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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.14, 930.64 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.14, 930.64 and 458.22 is: 687.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.14 : 930.64 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.14/930.64 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.14x = 930.64 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.14x = 426,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,437.86/620.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.65

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