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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.30, 929.66 and 342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.30, 929.66 and 342.47 is: 513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.30 : 929.66 = 342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.30/929.66 = 342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.30x = 929.66 × 342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.30x = 318,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,374.30/620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.26

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