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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.57, 929.63 and 616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.57, 929.63 and 616.52 is: 923.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.57 : 929.63 = 616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.57/929.63 = 616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.57x = 929.63 × 616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.57x = 573,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,127.76/620.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.56

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