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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.59, 930.16 and 505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.59, 930.16 and 505.24 is: 757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.59 : 930.16 = 505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.59/930.16 = 505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.59x = 930.16 × 505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.59x = 469,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,950.92/620.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.27

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