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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.41, 932.64 and 575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.41, 932.64 and 575.30 is: 864.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.41 : 932.64 = 575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.41/932.64 = 575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.41x = 932.64 × 575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.41x = 536,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,547.79/620.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.83

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