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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.52, 929.96 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.52, 929.96 and 346.48 is: 519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.52 : 929.96 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.52/929.96 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.52x = 929.96 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.52x = 322,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,212.54/620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.26

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