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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.24, 929.40 and 414.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.24, 929.40 and 414.05 is: 620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.24 : 929.40 = 414.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.24/929.40 = 414.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.24x = 929.40 × 414.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.24x = 384,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,813.42/620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.43

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