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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.58, 930.32 and 342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.58, 930.32 and 342.52 is: 513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.58 : 930.32 = 342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.58/930.32 = 342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.58x = 930.32 × 342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.58x = 318,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,650.45/620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.47

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