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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.32, 930.79 and 438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.32, 930.79 and 438.88 is: 658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.32 : 930.79 = 438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.32/930.79 = 438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.32x = 930.79 × 438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.32x = 408,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,505.12/620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.54

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