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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.33, 929.01 and 518.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.33, 929.01 and 518.27 is: 776.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.33 : 929.01 = 518.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.33/929.01 = 518.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.33x = 929.01 × 518.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.33x = 481,478.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,478.01/620.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.16

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