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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 929.88 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 929.88 and 327.70 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 929.88 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/929.88 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 929.88 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 304,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,721.68/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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