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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.66, 931.15 and 458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.66, 931.15 and 458.06 is: 687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.66 : 931.15 = 458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.66/931.15 = 458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.66x = 931.15 × 458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.66x = 426,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,522.57/620.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.21

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