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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.44, 929.70 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.44, 929.70 and 403.56 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.44 : 929.70 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.44/929.70 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.44x = 929.70 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.44x = 375,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,189.73/620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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