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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.38, 929.34 and 424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.38, 929.34 and 424.90 is: 636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.38 : 929.34 = 424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.38/929.34 = 424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.38x = 929.34 × 424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.38x = 394,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,876.57/620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.51

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