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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.68, 930.16 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.68, 930.16 and 331.56 is: 496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.68 : 930.16 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.68/930.16 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.68x = 930.16 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.68x = 308,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,403.85/620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.88

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