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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.19, 930.30 and 586.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.19, 930.30 and 586.35 is: 879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.19 : 930.30 = 586.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.19/930.30 = 586.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.19x = 930.30 × 586.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.19x = 545,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,481.41/620.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.54

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