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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.48, 929.28 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.48, 929.28 and 331.76 is: 496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.48 : 929.28 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.48/929.28 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.48x = 929.28 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.48x = 308,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,297.93/620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.87

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