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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.44, 925.58 and 518.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.44, 925.58 and 518.38 is: 773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.44 : 925.58 = 518.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.44/925.58 = 518.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.44x = 925.58 × 518.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.44x = 479,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,802.16/620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.33

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