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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.36, 930.69 and 438.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.36, 930.69 and 438.11 is: 657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.36 : 930.69 = 438.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.36/930.69 = 438.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.36x = 930.69 × 438.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.36x = 407,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,744.60/620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.27

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