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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 929.40 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 929.40 and 331.80 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 929.40 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/929.40 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 929.40 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 308,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,374.92/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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