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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.24, 930.82 and 437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.24, 930.82 and 437.82 is: 657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.24 : 930.82 = 437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.24/930.82 = 437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.24x = 930.82 × 437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.24x = 407,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,531.61/620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.05

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