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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.38, 929.03 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.38, 929.03 and 328.15 is: 491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.38 : 929.03 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.38/929.03 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.38x = 929.03 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.38x = 304,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,856.55/620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.41

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