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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.54, 930.97 and 438.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.54, 930.97 and 438.29 is: 657.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.54 : 930.97 = 438.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.54/930.97 = 438.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.54x = 930.97 × 438.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.54x = 408,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,034.84/620.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.55

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