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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.46, 930.51 and 427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.46, 930.51 and 427.50 is: 641.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.46 : 930.51 = 427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.46/930.51 = 427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.46x = 930.51 × 427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.46x = 397,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,793.03/620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.13

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