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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 930.90 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 930.90 and 437.40 is: 656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 930.90 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/930.90 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 930.90 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 407,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,175.66/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.31

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