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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.30, 928.62 and 458.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.30, 928.62 and 458.71 is: 686.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.30 : 928.62 = 458.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.30/928.62 = 458.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.30x = 928.62 × 458.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.30x = 425,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,967.28/620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.71

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