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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.38, 930.63 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.38, 930.63 and 235.63 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.38 : 930.63 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.38/930.63 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.38x = 930.63 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.38x = 219,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,279.69/620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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