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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.52, 929.61 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.52, 929.61 and 331.26 is: 496.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.52 : 929.61 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.52/929.61 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.52x = 929.61 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.52x = 307,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,942.61/620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.27

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