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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.60, 930.10 and 475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.60, 930.10 and 475.60 is: 712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.60 : 930.10 = 475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.60/930.10 = 475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.60x = 930.10 × 475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.60x = 442,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,355.56/620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.79

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