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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.68, 931.14 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.68, 931.14 and 331.96 is: 498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.68 : 931.14 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.68/931.14 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.68x = 931.14 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.68x = 309,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,101.23/620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.00

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