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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.25, 929.35 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.25, 929.35 and 437.32 is: 655.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.25 : 929.35 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.25/929.35 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.25x = 929.35 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.25x = 406,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,423.34/620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.26

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