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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.64, 931.37 and 415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.64, 931.37 and 415.71 is: 623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.64 : 931.37 = 415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.64/931.37 = 415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.64x = 931.37 × 415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.64x = 387,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,177.74/620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.84

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