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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 930.96 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 930.96 and 428.04 is: 642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 930.96 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/930.96 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 930.96 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 398,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,488.12/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.43

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