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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.48, 929.72 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.48, 929.72 and 229.94 is: 344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.48 : 929.72 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.48/929.72 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.48x = 929.72 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.48x = 213,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,779.82/620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.54

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