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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.15, 929.61 and 400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.15, 929.61 and 400.74 is: 600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.15 : 929.61 = 400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.15/929.61 = 400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.15x = 929.61 × 400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.15x = 372,531.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,531.91/620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.71

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