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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.30, 929.25 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.30, 929.25 and 424.83 is: 636.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.30 : 929.25 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.30/929.25 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.30x = 929.25 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.30x = 394,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,773.28/620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.42

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