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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.15, 930.90 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.15, 930.90 and 389.30 is: 584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.15 : 930.90 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.15/930.90 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.15x = 930.90 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.15x = 362,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,399.37/620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.37

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