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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 929.16 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 929.16 and 474.96 is: 711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 929.16 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/929.16 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 929.16 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 441,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,313.83/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.34

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