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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.52, 931.30 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.52, 931.30 and 328.34 is: 492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.52 : 931.30 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.52/931.30 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.52x = 931.30 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.52x = 305,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,783.04/620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.79

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