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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.49, 931.65 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.49, 931.65 and 390.84 is: 586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.49 : 931.65 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.49/931.65 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.49x = 931.65 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.49x = 364,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,126.09/620.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.84

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