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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.42, 929.12 and 402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.42, 929.12 and 402.80 is: 603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.42 : 929.12 = 402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.42/929.12 = 402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.42x = 929.12 × 402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.42x = 374,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,249.54/620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.22

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