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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.67, 930.71 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.67, 930.71 and 230.57 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.67 : 930.71 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.67/930.71 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.67x = 930.71 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.67x = 214,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,593.80/620.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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