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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.58, 929.66 and 345.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.58, 929.66 and 345.83 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.58 : 929.66 = 345.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.58/929.66 = 345.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.58x = 929.66 × 345.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.58x = 321,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,507.51/620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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