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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.33, 929.16 and 307.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.33, 929.16 and 307.49 is: 460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.33 : 929.16 = 307.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.33/929.16 = 307.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.33x = 929.16 × 307.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.33x = 285,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,702.76/620.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.57

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