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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 923.72 and 583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 923.72 and 583 is: 868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 923.72 = 583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/923.72 = 583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 923.72 × 583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 538,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,528.76/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.20

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