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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.22, 931.41 and 427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.22, 931.41 and 427.98 is: 642.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.22 : 931.41 = 427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.22/931.41 = 427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.22x = 931.41 × 427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.22x = 398,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,624.85/620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.72

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