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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.45, 929.57 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.45, 929.57 and 376.41 is: 563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.45 : 929.57 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.45/929.57 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.45x = 929.57 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.45x = 349,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,897.56/620.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.95

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