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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.20, 944.72 and 620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.20, 944.72 and 620.20 is: 944.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.20 : 944.72 = 620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.20/944.72 = 620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.20x = 944.72 × 620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.20x = 585,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,915.34/620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.72

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