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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.39, 929.47 and 532.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.39, 929.47 and 532.91 is: 798.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.39 : 929.47 = 532.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.39/929.47 = 532.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.39x = 929.47 × 532.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.39x = 495,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,323.86/620.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.41

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