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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 930.68 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 930.68 and 235.71 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 930.68 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/930.68 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 930.68 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 219,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,365.93/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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