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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 931.20 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 931.20 and 331.92 is: 498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 931.20 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/931.20 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 931.20 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 309,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,083.90/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.01

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