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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.15, 928.88 and 402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.15, 928.88 and 402.80 is: 603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.15 : 928.88 = 402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.15/928.88 = 402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.15x = 928.88 × 402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.15x = 374,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,150.85/620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.32

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