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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.57, 931.01 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.57, 931.01 and 438.32 is: 657.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.57 : 931.01 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.57/931.01 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.57x = 931.01 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.57x = 408,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,080.30/620.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.59

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