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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.62, 928.68 and 534.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.62, 928.68 and 534.97 is: 800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.62 : 928.68 = 534.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.62/928.68 = 534.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.62x = 928.68 × 534.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.62x = 496,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,815.94/620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.52

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