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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.27, 930.44 and 511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.27, 930.44 and 511.86 is: 767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.27 : 930.44 = 511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.27/930.44 = 511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.27x = 930.44 × 511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.27x = 476,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,255.02/620.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.82

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