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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 930.06 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 930.06 and 331.56 is: 497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 930.06 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/930.06 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 930.06 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 308,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,370.69/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.05

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