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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.39, 930.66 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.39, 930.66 and 230.51 is: 345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.39 : 930.66 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.39/930.66 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.39x = 930.66 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.39x = 214,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,527.90/620.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.79

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